Need a fast and healthy dinner option? With this easy Oven Roasted Mackerel recipe you’ll have an elegant fish dinner in less than an hour. Here, the velvety, sweet-tasting fish are covered with a fragrant homemade cilantro pesto and then roasted in the oven until tender and flaky.
The cilantro pesto is fantastic and really makes the dish. It’s easy to whip up in just 2 minutes with fresh cilantro, garlic, olive oil, lemon juice, ground coriander, olive oil, and a pinch of salt and black pepper. If you have time to marinate the mackerel for 30 minutes, the fish will be more flavorful, but even 10 minutes will do the trick. If you want to brown the fish skin further, place the pan under the broiler for a minute at the end of cooking. Serve with a squeeze of lemon juice and your side of choice. Enjoy!
To make the Oven Roasted Mackerel, you will need the following ingredients:
Preheat your oven to 450 °F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a food processor, add 1 bunch cilantro, 6 garlic cloves, 4 tablespoons olive oil, 2 teaspoons coriander powder, 4 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt or pink salt to taste. Pulse a few times until almost smooth.
Using a sharp knife, score the fish through the skin and flesh on both sides. Pat the fish dry inside and out with a paper towel.
Place the fish on the prepared baking sheet. Rub the cilantro pesto all over the fish, into the slits, and inside the cavity.
Roast for 20 to 25 minutes, then broil for a minute.
Serve hot with a drizzle of lemon juice and your side of choice.
Making fish for dinner isn’t hard with this easy recipe for Oven Roasted Mackerel. Dabbed with vibrant homemade cilantro pesto, it’s a richly flavored and delicious fish without the hassle. Did you make this recipe? We'd love to see! Tag us on Instagram @cookmerecipes and use the hashtag #cookmerecipes. We'll reshare our favorites.
I wanted a quick dinner and this mackerel was delish. The pesto took no time at all and really popped! My mates couldn’t believe I made it in under an hour. Def gonna whip this up again soon.
I made this Oven Roasted Mackerel for my husband on our anniversary. The cilantro pesto was super easy to make and added fabulous flavor! We both loved it, and it felt fancy but took just a bit of time. Will def make again!
Absolutely delicious meal.
Superb dinner delight!
I made the Oven Roasted Mackerel last week and was so pleased. The cilantro pesto was really fresh and tasty! I enjoyed this quick dinner after a busy day at work. It felt refreshing and light. Will make again!
Incredibly tasty fish.
Super fast dinner! This mackerel with brisk pesto was a hit at home. My kids loved it. I marinated it for 30 minutes. Cooking was easy and delicious!
This was a quick dinner after kids' soccer. The mackerel turned out perfectly flaky and flavorful!
My wife loved this mackerel. Fast and tasty dinner!
This Oven Roasted Mackerel recipe is exceptional. I cooked it for my family last week, and they loved it. The cilantro pesto was easy to make and added a nice touch. A great meal for busy weekdays.
Simply great dish!
Superb!
Absolutely delicious and simple!
Superb. I made the mackerel for my wife last week, and it turned out amazing. The cilantro pesto was a game changer, and we both loved it. I will definitely make this again.
I tried this Oven Roasted Mackerel for a family dinner and it was a hit! The cilantro pesto was fresh and easy to make, just like my wife loves. We had our kids help mix it together, and they loved it too. It turned dinner into a fun cooking time together, plus the fish turned out so flaky!
